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Measures of Success

The Banks Peninsula Destination Management Plan is completed and includes an implementation plan with an agreed process for monitoring/reporting in place.

Progress to date/actions taken

ChristchurchNZ were funded by MBiE to lead the development of the Banks Peninsula Destination Management Plan. Consultation with the community took place over the period August 2022 through to October 2023, through quantitative surveys with residents and visitors, workshops, face to face interviews, submissions and the guidance, drive and support of Te Pātaka o Rakaihautū Banks Peninsula Community Board.

October 2023

  • ChristchurchNZ will present the final Plan at the 6th November Community Board meeting seeking endorsement from the Board.

6 November 2023

  • the Board endorsed the Destination Management Plan, noting there is no implementation budget associated however the recommendations within it help guide any existing fund expenditure and prioritisation desired by the community in the future.

Including but not limited to:

  • Protecting and enhancing biodiversity
  • Regenerative tourism that gives back more than it takes from host communities, the environment and the ecosystem;
  • Promotion of the unique natural features and cultural heritage of Banks Peninsula

The infrastructure requirements needed to support both tourism and local residents e.g., number of toilets, signage, parking areas, roads suitable to use, staff accommodation issues and marine structures.

Measures of Success

The Banks Peninsula Destination Management Plan aligns with the interests and values of the Community Board and its constituency.

Progress to date/actions taken


11 April 2023

  • Discretionary Response Fund approves a grant of $2,500 from its 2022-23 Discretionary Response Fund to the Little River Craft Station Incorporated for the Information Station Part 2 towards wages (capacity for additional staff catering for increased demand due to visitors).

5 September 2023

  • $52,000 grant from Tourism Infrastructure Fund of Peeti Henare’s office for the upgrade of the Little River toilets.

October 2023

  • ChristchurchNZ will present the final Plan at the 6th November Community Board meeting seeking endorsement from the Board.